#2b8bbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b8bbd is composed of 16.9% red, 54.5% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.2% cyan, 26.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 200.5 degrees, a saturation of 62.9% and a lightness of 45.5%. #2b8bbd color hex could be obtained by blending #56ffff with #00177b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 17
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2b8bbd color description : Strong blue.

#2b8bbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b8bbd has RGB values of R:43, G:139, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2853821.

Hex triplet 2b8bbd #2b8bbd
RGB Decimal 43, 139, 189 rgb(43,139,189)
RGB Percent 16.9, 54.5, 74.1 rgb(16.9%,54.5%,74.1%)
CMYK 77, 26, 0, 26
HSL 200.5°, 62.9, 45.5 hsl(200.5,62.9%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.5°, 77.2, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.711, -10.339, -33.902
XYZ 19.412, 22.651, 51.49
xyY 0.207, 0.242, 22.651
CIE-LCH 54.711, 35.444, 253.04
CIE-LUV 54.711, -33.196, -50.819
Hunter-Lab 47.593, -10.484, -30.829
Binary 00101011, 10001011, 10111101

Color Schemes with #2b8bbd

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Alternatives to #2b8bbd

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#2b8bbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b8bbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b8bbd;}
.background {background-color:#2b8bbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b8bbd;}

Shades and Tints of #2b8bbd

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030a0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b8bbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727576 is the less saturated color, while #0796e1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b8bbd is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #657983 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7987b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d88c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0096a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c88ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5589c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f92ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population